Abstrusity (Noun)
Meaning
Wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound; "the anthropologist was impressed by the reconditeness of the native proverbs".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient texts were notorious for their abstrusity, making it a challenge for modern scholars to decipher their meanings.
- The professor's lecture on existential philosophy was characterized by abstrusity, leaving many students confused and lost.
- Despite its abstrusity, the poet's words managed to convey a profound sense of melancholy and longing.
- The book's abstrusity made it a bestseller among academic circles, where complex ideas and esoteric concepts were celebrated.
- Her poetry was admired for its lyricism and musicality, but its abstrusity limited its appeal to a wider audience.